Mitsubishi to partner with Nissan for new pickup built at Canton Plant On May 29, Mitsubishi announced its new mid- to long-term vision, beginning in fiscal year 2026, that includes plans to launch 13 new models over the next six years, focusing on both electrification and off-road-ready vehicles. Mitsubishi plans to enter the U.S. midsize pickup segment with a new truck developed and assembled alongside the next generation Nissan Frontier. The t...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/30

duction capacity and fixed cost structures through AI and DX to optimize the break-even point. Accelerating growth by leveraging existing and new alliances and partnerships to complement the product lineup. New projects include joint development and production of kei-passenger cars (ICE / BEV) with Nissan in Japan, and new pickup collaboration project with Nissan in North America. Through these initiatives, Mitsubishi Motors targets operating pr...

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he previous year's figures for the second consecutive month. Overseas production was boosted by the launch of production of new models, such as Toyota Motor Corporation’s Land Cruiser FJ, and an increase in U.S. production driven by measures to mitigate tariffs. However, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. recorded declines due to a drop in production in China. Domestic production remained strong, rising 2.4% y/y to 651,159 units, ...

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Nissan to reuse calcium carbonate for construction material in collaboration with Takayama Kasei Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced on May 27 that it has begun efforts to use calcium carbonate emitted from vehicle coating processes as a construction material. In collaboration with Takayama Kasei Co., Ltd. (Takayama Kasei, Yao City, Osaka), Nissan has already started to use calcium carbonate as a raw material for soundproofing sheets used i...

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Wayve, Nissan and Uber join PAVE UK initiative to support self-driving technology in UK On May 28, Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom (PAVE UK) announced that Wayve, Nissan, and Uber have joined the organization as its first members to support public trust and the responsible deployment of self-driving vehicle technology in the UK. The members will collaborate on public engagement initiatives to support the future deployment ...

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Nissan showcases AI-Drive technology-equipped prototype at automotive expo in Japan On May 27, 2026, Nissan showcased a prototype vehicle equipped with AI-Drive technology, which combines existing driver-assistance technologies with cutting-edge AI, at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama (May 27 to 29), organized by Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (JSAE). Based on Ariya compact electric SUV, the prototype is equipped wi...

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ented at Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., as well as a system developed by Hitachi, Ltd. that uses metaverse and dedicated AI agents to accumulate and manage on-site knowledge for troubleshooting.  In addition, the event features JSAE-organized lectures, as well as presentations on new vehicle development (Nissan Leaf EV, Mazda CX-5 SUV, and Suzuki e Vitara SUV). ...

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Piolax revises mid-term plan downward, seeks renewed growth by reducing reliance on Nissan and Honda Piolax Inc. (Piolax) will increase the ratio of its revenue from overseas manufacturers to 30%. The financial struggles of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), which account for 50% of Piolax’s revenue, have had a direct impact on Piolax’s business performance, forcing the company to revise its mid-term business p...

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ers showing stronger interest in energy-efficient vehicles such as xEVs and lower-displacement internal combustion engine models. Among CAMPI-TMA members, Toyota remained the market leader in the January–April 2026 period with a 49.8% share, followed by Mitsubishi Motors at 18.3%, Suzuki at 4.7%, Nissan at 4.0%, and Ford at 3.7%. (From an article of Inquirer.net and an article of Philstar)...

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Nissan highlights Australian Casting Plant’s continued role in global e-POWER and EV supply chain Announced on May 18, 2026, Nissan highlighted the ongoing role of the Nissan Casting Australia Plant in producing key components supporting its latest 5-in-1 e-POWER system while recognizing the local workforce during Australian Made Week 2026. The facility received Australian Made certification in 2025, with many components featuring a raised kang...

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Nissan and Jatco cancel e-axle production plan in UK due to poor sales of Leaf in Europe as part of restructuring plan Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) and Jatco Ltd. (Jatco, Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture) announced that they will cancel their plans to produce e-axles for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK by May 25. Jatco planned to start local production in 2026 and supply the e-axles to Nissan's Sunderland plant in the U.K. The decision forms p...

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Nissan to establish NISMO Performance Center in Australia On May 22, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd. (NMC, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) announced that they will establish a NISMO Performance Center in Victoria, Australia in the second half of 2026. This will be NMC's first service base outside Japan. The center will collaborate with NMC's base, the NISMO Omori Factory (Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City), to...

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th the Department of Energy Business and oil distributors, held a press conference confirming that B20 diesel can be safely used in 1,135 vehicle models without affecting engine performance or manufacturer warranties. The compatible models cover brands including Great Wall Motor, Chevrolet, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Mazda, Mitsubishi, MAN, UD Trucks, Volvo Trucks, Scania, Isuzu, MG, Hino, and Hyundai. Authorities advised drivers to verify vehicle com...

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ationship-related factors that were within their control.  Despite the gains, the manufacturers’ rank order remained unchanged from last year. Toyota led the field with 409 points (up 23 points), followed by Honda at 360 pts. (up 13 pts.), while GM retained third place with 318 pts. (up 8 pts.), Nissan remained in fourth with 255 pts. (up 6 pts.), Ford, though improved, was in fifth with 223 pts. (up 32 pts.), and Stellantis remained last agai...

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Nissan launches V2G technology in UK On May 20, Nissan announced the deployment of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology in the UK, becoming the first automaker to achieve G99 AC architecture certification for a bidirectional onboard charging system.The company’s latest system uses a new AC-based architecture with a bidirectional onboard charger built directly into the vehicle. This setup reduces infrastructure requirements, simplifies installation,...

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Downsizing of Nissan Yokohama Plant not yet decided, explained by Kanagawa Governor Kuroiwa On May 19, Mr. Yuji Kuroiwa, Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture, who was asked for his reaction to some media reports that Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) is considering the downsizing of its Yokohama Plant (Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City), stated, “After confirming with Nissan, they told us that ‘nothing has been decided yet,’ so I have no comment at thi...

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ues. In contrast to a 3.3-fold y/y increase in the sales of registered EVs to 6,937 units, mini-EV sales decreased by 24.3% y/y to 608 units. The ratio of electric passenger car sales to total passenger car sales increased by 1.4 percentage points y/y to 2.4%. Toyota Motor Corporation’s bZ4X, and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s (Nissan) Leaf led the sales of registered EVs, with sales of 1,867 units and 2,021 units in April, respectively. On the oth...

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Kanagawa Prefecture et al. hold meeting to discuss measures against Nissan’s production reduction The “council for measures against U.S. tariffs and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s (Nissan) production reduction” comprised of organizations such as Kanagawa Prefecture, local governments in the prefecture, financial institutions, and the chambers of commerce, held a meeting at the prefectural government office on May 19 to discuss the impact on sma...

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Nissan considers exporting China-built EVs to Canada Nissan is planning to export EVs built at a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group to several markets, including Brazil and Mexico, and potentially Canada, according to recent comments by Christian Meunier, Nissan’s head of the Americas.  The Canadian government agreed in January to allow as many as 49,000 Chinese-built EVs into the country annually. Tesla and Geely’s Lotus have already t...

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Nissan introduces all-new Elgrand to the press, hoping to make presence in luxury minivan market Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) held a technical briefing and a test-drive event for the press to introduce its new Elgrand minivan that it will fully redesign in the summer of 2026. The new flagship model that will be fully redesigned for the first time in 16 years will offer improved riding comfort, quietness, and stable driving performance, and com...

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